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I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 4-1.
Definitions.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 6-1--6-30. Reserved.
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II. SINGLE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE
Sec. 6-31.
Assumption of responsibility for administration and enforcement of state
construction code act; designation of building official.
(a) Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act No.
230 of 1972 (MCL 125.1501 et seq.), known as the Stille-DeRossett-Hale
state construction code act, the village hereby assumes responsibility
for the administration and enforcement of the act throughout its corporate
limits.
(b) The building official of the village is hereby
designated as the enforcing agent to discharge the responsibilities
of the village under such act. For the purposes of this article, the
building official shall be the village manager and/or the manager's
designee.
(Ord. of 4-21-1981, § 1; Code 1992, § 4-1)
Sec. 6-32.
Construction board of appeals.
A village construction board of appeals is created and shall consist
of three members appointed by the village council for two-year terms.
The construction board of appeals is granted the powers and duties as
set forth in Public Act No. 230 of 1972 (MCL 125.1501 et seq.).
Cross references: Administration, ch. 2.
State law references: State construction board of appeals, MCL 125.1514.
Sec. 6-33.
Duties of the building official.
(a) The building official shall have the power to
grant zoning compliance and occupancy permits and to make inspections
of buildings or premises which are necessary to enforce this article.
It shall be unlawful for the building official to approve any plans
or issue a zoning compliance permit or building permit for any excavation
or construction until the building official has inspected such plans
in detail, and found the plans to be in conformity with this article.
The building official shall require that every application for a zoning
compliance permit for excavation, construction, moving, alteration or
change in type of use or occupancy be accompanied by written statements
and plans or plats drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals
50 feet. Statements, plans and plats must be in duplicate, showing the
following in sufficient detail to enable the building official to ascertain
whether the proposed work or use is in conformance with this article:
(1) The legal description, actual shape, location
and dimensions of the lot;
(2) The shape, size and location of all buildings
or other structures to be erected, altered or moved, and of any buildings
or other structures already on the lot;
(3) The existing and intended use of the lot and
all structures upon it;
(4) Such other information concerning the lot or
adjoining lots as may be essential for determining whether the provisions
of this chapter are being observed;
(5) Existing and proposed grades to an extent necessary
to allow the building department and village engineer to properly determine
the results of the proposed work.
(b) The building official shall issue a zoning compliance
permit if the proposed excavation, construction, moving, alteration
or use of land as set forth in the application are in conformity with
the provisions of this chapter. If any application for such permit is
not approved, the building official shall state the cause for such disapproval,
in writing, on the application. Issuance of a permit shall in no case
be construed as waiving any provisions of this chapter.
(c) Under no circumstances is the building official
permitted to grant exceptions to the actual meaning of any clause, order
or regulation contained in this chapter to any person making application
to excavate, construct, move, alter or use either buildings, structures
or land within the village.
(d) Under no circumstances is the building official
permitted to make changes to this chapter or vary the terms of this
chapter in carrying out his duties.
(Ord. No. 158, § 1, 4-19-1983; Code 1992, § 4-2)
Sec. 6-34.
Permits.
The following shall apply in the issuance of any permit:
(1) The terms "building" and "structure"
are defined in section 40-1 of this Code.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to commence
excavation for, or construction of, any building or structure, or the
moving of an existing building without first obtaining a building permit
from the building official. No permit shall be issued for the construction,
alteration or remodeling of any building or structure until an application
has been submitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter,
showing that the construction proposed is in compliance with the provisions
of this chapter and the single state construction code.
(3) No plumbing, electrical, drainage or other permit
shall be issued until the building official has determined that the
plans and designated use indicate that the structure and premises, if
constructed as planned and proposed, will conform to the provisions
of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 158, § 2, 4-19-1983; Ord. No. 180, § VI(3), 6-18-1991;
Code 1992, §§ 4-3, 4-38)
Sec. 6-35.
Building permit time limits.
(a) A building permit shall become void if the work
to be performed under the permit is not commenced within 90 days after
issuance of the permit. The permit may be extended, without additional
fee, for a period not to exceed 90 additional days if the building official
determines that the failure to commence the work within the time permitted
was not the result of inexcusable neglect on the part of the applicant
and/or the owner of the property. If such a determination is not made,
the applicant may obtain a new permit upon completion of a new application
and payment of the required fee.
(b) When issuing a building permit, the building
official shall specify a completion date for the work to be performed
under the permit, using the date specified by the applicant in the application
for the permit or such other date as the building official believes
is reasonable; however, the completion date shall not be more than one
year from the date of issuance of the permit. The permit shall expire
on the specified completion date, but may be extended for a reasonable
period of time, not to exceed one year, upon the payment of a permit
extension fee. If the building official determines that the failure
to complete the construction within the time specified is not the result
of inexcusable neglect on the part of the applicant and/or the owner
of the property, no charge, other than the permit extension fee, shall
be assessed. If no such determination is made, the owner of the property
shall be assessed a charge of $100.00 per day from the date the original
permit expired until construction is completed. The building official's
determination as to the cause of any delay may be appealed by the owner
of the property to the village council, whose determination shall be
final.
(Ord. No. 180, § I, 6-18-1991; Code 1992, § 4-21; Ord. No.
187, § I, 5-24-1994)
Sec. 6-36.
Fees.
(a) Fees for inspections and the issuance of permits,
permit extensions, certificates or copies thereof, required or issued
under the provisions of this chapter, shall be collected by the village
treasurer in advance of the issuance of such permits or certificates.
(b) The amount of such fees shall be established
from time to time by the village council, and shall cover the cost of
inspection and supervision for the enforcement of this chapter. The
fees shall be paid to the general fund of the village.
(Ord. No. 158, § 4, 4-19-1983; Ord. No. 180, § VI(4), 6-18-1991;
Code 1992, §§ 4-4, 4-39)
Sec. 6-37.
Electrical licensing.
(a) No person shall install or alter any electrical
equipment, including any wiring, devices, appliances or appurtenances
for the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy,
within or on any building, without being licensed as a journeyman electrician,
master electrician or electrical contractor.
(b) No person shall engage in the business of electrical
contracting unless such person shall have received an electrical contractor's
license. The building official shall have authority to issue electrical
contractor licenses to persons who have a place of business located
in the village and may license persons who reside in the village as
master electricians or journeyman electricians.
(c) Any electrical contractor, master electrician
or journeyman electrician holding a license issued by the electrical
administrative board of the state or any municipality having standards
for licensing not less than the standards established by the electrical
administrative board shall be recognized as being licensed under this
article and may perform electrical work in the village upon registration
with the building department.
(Ord. No. 180, § VI(6), 6-18-1991; Code 1992, § 4-41)
State law references: Electrical administrative act, MCL 338.881 et
seq.
Sec. 6-38.
Basketball hoops.
A basketball hoop may be erected upon issuance of a building permit.
Such a hoop may be attached to a house or an accessory building, or
may be installed on a freestanding pole located no closer to the front
lot line of the property than the front facade line of the residence
on such property.
(Ord. No. 180, § I, 6-18-1991; Code 1992, § 4-21; Ord. No.
187, § I, 5-24-1994)
Sec. 6-39.
Addition to mechanical code.
The following section is hereby added to the mechanical code:
Sec. M-407.1.1 Air conditioning condensers. All condensers and other
apparatus for air conditioning systems installed in residences shall
be located in the rear yard of the residence, in a location to be approved
by the building official, and shall be landscaped so as to shield them,
to the extent reasonably possible, from the view of the adjoining neighbors
to the side and rear.
(Ord. No. 180, § III, 6-18-1991; Code 1992, § 4-71; Ord. No.
187, § I, 5-24-1994)
Secs. 6-40--6-70.
Reserved.
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III. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS*
*Cross references: Telecommunications, ch. 32.
Sec. 6-71.
Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Satellite dish antenna means an electronic device, parabolic in shape,
which can collect electromagnetic waves transmitted from a satellite
for conversion into television or sound.
(Ord. No. 169, § 1, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-86)
Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 6-72.
Permit required.
A building permit shall be required prior to the construction of a satellite
dish antenna.
(Ord. No. 169, § 2, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-87)
Sec. 6-73.
Permit fees.
Permit fees shall be established at the discretion of the village council.
(Ord. No. 169, § 6, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-88)
Sec. 6-74.
Prior installations.
Any satellite dish antenna in existence on June 17, 1985, shall not
be enlarged, moved or relocated without securing a permit for installation
as provided in this article.
(Ord. No. 169, § 7, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-89)
Sec. 6-75.
Number and location.
All satellite dish antennas shall be permitted only in the rear yards
of residentially owned property, subject to the following standards:
(1) Only one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted
on each residential parcel.
(2) No satellite dish antenna shall be located where
it will block fire lanes or utility easements or obstruct the view from
windows in existing adjoining buildings.
(Ord. No. 169, § 3, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-90)
Sec. 6-76.
Landscaping.
A satellite dish antenna shall be properly landscaped to shield it from
the view of adjoining neighbors to the side and rear.
(Ord. No. 169, § 4, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-91)
Sec. 6-77.
Roof installations.
A satellite dish antenna may be mounted on the roof, provided, it does
not exceed three feet in diameter.
(Ord. No. 169, § 5, 5-28-1985; Code 1992, § 4-92)
Secs. 6-78--6-110. Reserved.
Secs. 4-87--4-120. Reserved.
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IV. LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Sec. 6-111.
Permit required; fee.
Lawn sprinkler systems shall be installed only by a registered plumbing
contractor and only in accordance with the single state construction
code in effect in the village. A plumbing permit shall be required,
and a permit fee as established by the village council, shall be paid.
(Ord. No. 113, § 1, 12-17-1963; Code 1992, § 4-106)
Sec. 6-112.
Installation.
(a) Any lawn sprinkler system shall be installed
in a manner so as to adequately protect the potable water supply.
(b) Sprinkler heads shall be installed at least 12
inches from any public sidewalk and at least 18 inches from any driveway
approach and the back of any street curb.
(Ord. No. 113, § 3, 12-17-1963; Code 1992, § 4-107)
Secs. 6-113--6-140. Reserved.
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V. FLOODPLAIN CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 6-141.
Standards of construction and permit requirements.
The standards of construction and permit requirements promulgated by
the federal insurance administrator pursuant to the provisions of the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 24 CFR 1910.3(c),
are adopted by reference and applicable to all areas of the village
identified as areas of special flood hazard by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (formerly the Federal Insurance Administration) in
its flood insurance study for the village and the accompanying flood
insurance rate map (FIRM).
(Ord. No. 148, § 1, 11-21-1978; Code 1992, § 4-121)
Sec. 6-142.
Permits and variances.
No person shall engage in any new construction, substantial improvements
or other development of property in an area of special flood hazard
without first obtaining a permit from the building official. No such
permit shall be issued unless the requirements of section 6-141 are
met or a waiver from such requirements is issued by the building official
in accordance with the provisions of 24 CFR 1910.6.
(Ord. No. 148, § 1, 11-21-1978; Code 1992, § 4-122)
Secs. 6-143--6-170. Reserved.
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VI. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND JACUZZIS
Sec. 6-171.
Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Private outdoor swimming pool means any structure, whether temporary
or permanent, erected in connection with, or appurtenant to, one or
more private residences, either below or partly above or partly below
grade, located either in part or wholly outside of a permanently enclosed
and roofed building, designed to hold water to a depth, at any place
in the structure, of greater than 24 inches when filled to capacity,
intended to be used for the immersion of the human body, whether for
swimming, wading or use as a spa or jacuzzi. Notwithstanding such provisions,
no above the ground swimming pool shall be permitted in the village,
except that spas or jacuzzis may be located above the ground in compliance
with all of the other terms and conditions of this article.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-148, 4-20-1999)
Cross references: Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 6-172.
Findings; exception.
It is hereby determined that private outdoor swimming pools, including
spas and jacuzzis, within the village limits may endanger the public
health and safety unless carefully regulated. This article shall not
apply to a public outdoor swimming pool or a swimming pool constructed
as a commercial enterprise or in connection with a private club located
in the park/club district.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-147, 4-20-1999)
Sec. 6-173.
Permit required; appeals.
It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, install or maintain
a private outdoor swimming pool without first making application to
the building official on a form furnished by the village, and obtaining
a permit for such construction, installation or maintenance. The fee
for the permit is the fee established by village council resolution.
If the permit is denied by the building official, then:
(1) Appeals may be taken from such action of the
building official denying a permit for a private outdoor swimming pool.
Appeals shall first be presented to the planning commission, which will
review the request and make a recommendation to the council. Appeals
must be in writing, and must be filed within ten days after the decision
appealed from is mailed or otherwise communicated to the applicant.
(2) Upon receipt of the recommendation of the planning
commission, the council, sitting as a board of appeals, may, upon such
appeal, reverse, modify or affirm the action of the building official.
The council, in its discretion, may reduce or modify the requirements
of this article where it determines that such action will not impair
the general effect and intent of this article, or in any individual
cases involving any situation of unusual difficulty or hardship, or
in the interest of public safety and the general welfare.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-149, 4-20-1999)
Sec. 6-174.
Permit applications; location; noises.
(a) Application for a swimming pool permit shall
include:
(1) The name of the person who shall be the owner
of such swimming pool;
(2) The location of the proposed swimming pool;
(3) The safety precautions to be taken to protect
persons making use of the swimming pool or who might be endangered thereby;
(4) The size, depth and water capacity for such swimming
pool;
(5) The method of filtration and chlorination of
the water;
(6) Such further and additional information necessary
for the protection of the public health and safety as may be required
by the building code or the building official;
(7) A plot of the property where the swimming pool
shall be located, showing the location of the pool and the wall or fence,
any artificial surfaces or other type of enclosure around such pool,
and the relation of the pool and wall, fence or enclosure to the lot
lines;
(8) A sketch or plan for the construction of the
swimming pool and full information as to the type of construction, height
and location of the wall, fence or enclosure surrounding such swimming
pool, the number of gates or doors and the method of latching and locking
such gates or doors; and
(9) A landscaping plan.
(b) Private outdoor swimming pools shall not be constructed
or installed in any front yard, side yard or rear yard setback area
as defined in chapter 40 of this Code.
(c) Structures or devices appurtenant to the use
of the pool, including decks, platforms, filtration, artificial, cement
or hard-surfaced areas, or chlorination equipment, etc., are included
in the definition of the term "outdoor swimming pool," for
the purposes of meeting setback requirements. Further, notwithstanding
such provision, all filtration equipment, pumps and other pool equipment
which create noise shall be located within a garage or other accessory
building, or adjacent to the near wall of the residence, and enclosed
so as not to create a noise disturbance to any neighbors.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-150, 4-20-1999)
Sec. 6-175.
Safety regulations.
(a) For the protection of the general public, private
outdoor swimming pools and appurtenant structures or equipment shall
be enclosed by a wall, fence or other type of enclosure which may consist,
in part, of the residence to which the swimming pool is appurtenant.
Such wall or fence shall be architecturally harmonious with existing
structures and is to be four feet above the grade line of the abutting
ground level. Any such wall or fence shall be constructed of wood, brick
or masonry, and any fence may be of chainlink type or equivalent. Any
such wall or fence may be solid or designed so as to permit circulation
of air, provided that any such wall or fence shall not have an opening
of a nature or size, nor of a type, so as to permit any child to pass
through or under or readily climb such fence or wall, except at a gate
or door when such gate or door shall be open.
(b) All gates or doors leading to a private outdoor
swimming pool, except a door in any residence forming part of the enclosure,
shall have automatic closing and positive latching devices. All gates
or doors leading to such swimming pool, if not in actual use, shall
be kept locked at all times when the owner of the residence situated
on the property where such pool is located shall be absent or away from
the property. If such pool shall be located on a parcel of land where
there is no residence actually occupied by the owner or part owner of
such pool located on the parcel of land or on an adjoining parcel, then
and in such case all gates or doors to such pool shall be kept securely
closed, latched and locked when the pool is not in actual use.
(c) No artificial lighting or other pool equipment
shall be maintained or operated in connection with private outdoor swimming
pools in a manner so as to be a nuisance or annoyance to neighboring
properties.
(d) All private outdoor swimming pools shall meet
all requirements of the electrical code and any applicable building
code of the village. An electrical permit shall also be obtained prior
to construction or erection of any pool. No pool shall be used without
first having been approved by the electrical inspector and the building
inspector as to all requirements of this chapter and the building code
of the village.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-151, 4-20-1999)
Sec. 6-176.
Supervision required.
No person shall permit the use of any private outdoor swimming pool
by any person who is not capable of swimming unless there is a person
present who is 15 years of age or older and is a qualified swimmer,
capable of rescuing any nonswimmer from drowning, attending and providing
supervision in the use of such pool.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-152, 4-20-1999)
Sec. 6-177.
Public nuisance declared.
Any swimming pool installed, maintained or operated in violation of
the provisions of this article shall constitute a nuisance, and the
village may, in addition to other fines or penalties, proceed against
the property owner for the abatement of such nuisance.
(Ord. No. 206, § 4-153, 4-20-1999)
Secs. 6-178--6-210. Reserved.
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VII. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 6-211.
Adopted.
(a) The International Property Maintenance Code,
2000 edition, as published by the International Code Council, printed
copies of which are on file in the office of the village clerk, is hereby
adopted as the property maintenance code of the village, in order to
establish the minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance
of all property, buildings and structure; provide the standards for
supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions
essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation
and use; provide for the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit
for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures; and
to thereby protect the health, safety and welfare of residents of the
village. Such code shall be in full force and effect in the village
as if set out in full in this section, subject to the revisions, additions
and deletions prescribed in subsections (b), (c) and (d) of this section.
(b)
The following sections of the property maintenance code
are hereby revised as follows:
Sec. 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the "Property
Maintenance Code of the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores," hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
Sec. 102.3 Application of other codes and zoning ordinance. Repairs,
additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall
be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the village
zoning ordinance and the single state construction code.
Sec. 103.6 Fee schedule. Fees for all activities and services performed
by the department in carrying out its obligations under this code shall
be paid to the village treasurer in such amount as may, from time to
time, be prescribed by the village council.
Sec. 104.4 Right of entry. The code official is authorized to enter
any structure or premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of
performing the obligations imposed by this code, including inspecting
for compliance with this code. A reasonable time shall be deemed to
be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
If the owner, occupant or other person in charge of a structure or premises
refuses, impedes, inhibits, interferes with, restricts or obstructs
lawful entry or access to any part of the structure or premises as authorized
by this code, the code official may seek to enforce the rights of entry
by any means permitted by law. No entry shall be made or attempted without
first contacting the owner, occupant or other person in charge of a
structure or premises and attempting to arrange a mutually acceptable
time for the inspection, except in the case of an emergency as defined
in section 109 of this code.
Sec. 106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision
of this code, or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof,
shall be responsible for a municipal civil infraction, and shall be
assessed a civil fine according to a schedule adopted from time to time
by the village council, together with the costs of such action. Each
day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate infraction.
Sec. 302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained
free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches. All noxious
weeds shall be prohibited. "Weeds" shall be defined as all
grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided,
however, that this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Sec. 303.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a
threat to the public health, safety or welfare. All walls and other
portions of structures exposed to public view shall be uniformly painted
or finished in such other manner so as to present a clean, neat and
attractive appearance.
Sec. 303.14 Insect screens. During the period from May 1 through October
31, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation
of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any
areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption
are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with
approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch and
every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working
condition.
Exception: Screen doors shall not be required where other approved means,
such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
Chapter 8--Codes. The referenced building code is the single state construction
code. The referenced fire protection code is the 2000 International
Fire Code, or such replacement code as may be enacted by the village.
(c)
The following subsections are hereby added to such code:
Sec. 101.5 Remedial legislation. This code is declared to be remedial
in nature, and shall be construed to ensure regular maintenance and
improvement to structures; to safeguard against blight and to preserve
property values and community standards; and to preserve the high character
and harmony of the neighborhoods within the village, all in the best
interests of the citizens of the village.
Section 202 Definitions (additional).
Exposed to public view shall mean any premises, or open space, or any
part thereof, or any building or structure that may be lawfully viewed
by any member of the public from a sidewalk, street, alleyway or any
adjoining or neighboring premises.
302.7.3. All fences shall be kept in good repair, free from accident
hazards, and protected by paint, preservative or other weather-resistant
material. Fences constructed on noncorrosive metals or decay-resistant
species of wood, such as cypress or cedar, are not required to be painted.
302.10 Signs. Signs which may be permitted by the village zoning ordinance
or other ordinances of the village and which are exposed to public view
shall be maintained in good repair. Signs which have excessively weathered
or faded, or those upon which the paint has excessively peeled or cracked,
shall, with their supporting members, be placed into good repair or
removed.
303.18 Windows. All windows exposed to public view shall be kept clean
and free of marks or foreign substances. Any cracked or broken windows
shall be promptly replaced. Storage of materials, stock, household goods,
supplies, etc., shall be prohibited in window areas or other areas ordinarily
exposed to public view, unless such areas are first screened from the
public by appropriate drapes, venetian blinds or other permanent rendering
of the windows with materials customarily utilized to provide window
coverings. Windows displaying areas ordinarily exposed to public view
shall not be covered or blocked with materials other than those described
in this subsection, all in character and harmony with the neighborhood.
(d)
The following subsections of such code are deleted and
of no effect in the village:
Sec. 502.2
Sec. 502.3
Sec. 503.2
Sec. 602.3
(Ord. No. 204, § III, 1-19-1999)
Secs. 6-212--6-240.
Reserved.
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VIII. EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATORS
Sec. 6-241.
Installation and utilization.
Emergency generators may be permanently installed and utilized in all
zoning districts within the village, subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this article.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1, 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-242.
Permit required.
A permit must be obtained from the village building department prior
to the commencement of any construction or installation of a generator.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(A), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-243.
Final inspection.
As soon as construction of a generator has been completed, the property
owner must obtain a final inspection by the village to ensure compliance
with all terms and conditions of this article, and the generator shall
not be used prior to receiving final inspection approval.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(B), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-244.
Permanent location.
The generator must be permanently located on a concrete slab or prefabricated
equivalent located at least 25 feet away from any property line and
at the rear of the residence. No generators will be permitted on any
side or front yard areas of a residence.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(C), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-245.
Enclosure; production of sounds; service doors; exhaust gases.
(a) The generating unit and muffler must be enclosed
within a sound attenuated cabinet. The enclosure service doors on the
cabinet must be locked to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
(b) Sound produced at full load is to be less than
72 dBA at any property line.
(c) Any and all exhaust gases must be in compliance
with the state ICE emissions regulations.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(D), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-246.
Fuels.
Acceptable fuels include natural gas, propane, gasoline or diesel. Connections
made to a natural gas line of a residence must be in accordance with
all applicable building codes. Other fuel sources must meet all state
and local code requirements. Portable fuel sources are not permitted.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(E), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-247.
Electrical.
Only a fully automatic transfer switch (ATS) gear (double throw disconnect
switch gear) is to be installed. Transfer panels must be locked to prevent
unauthorized access to the switch gear. Panels must be approved by a
recognized certification agency, such as UL or CSA, and must comply
with all applicable electrical requirements adopted by the village.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(F), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-248.
Maintenance.
Property owners are responsible for keeping the electricalgenerator
installation within all applicable code and ordinance requirements.
Automatic maintenance exercise testing is limited to not more than ten
minutes each week, Monday--Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.--6:00
p.m.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(G), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-249.
Landscaping.
Appropriate landscaping must be installed around a generator unit in
order to screen the unit and to assist in muffling or reducing sound
levels.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(H), 5-28-2002)
Sec. 6-250.
Use.
Generators are to be used only in emergencies where the normal power
source to the residence has been disrupted. As soon as normal power
has been restored, the owner shall cease operation of the generator.
(Ord. No. 217, § 1(I), 5-28-2002)
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